National Museum theft: CID gathers forensic evidence

Chamikara WEERASINGHE

Criminal Investigation Department has gathered scientific evidence to arrest the suspects in the National Museum theft.

Police Spokesman SP Ajith Rohana yesterday said the Police have recorded 30 statements regarding the case so far. No suspects have been arrested so far.

Investigations will continue based on forensic findings and reports submitted by Ragama Medical College's Molecular Unit on the goods found at the crime scene.

The thieves had removed 10 gold plated swords, 93 gold coins, 18 silver coins, top end of a walking stick crested with gems used by Nugawela Asdhikaram, a gold waist belt and a silver sword.